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noun
1.
Astronomy. a natural body that revolves around a planet; a moon.
2.
a country under the domination or influence of another.
3.
something, as a branch office or an off-campus facility of a university, that depends on, accompanies, or serves something else.
4.
an attendant or follower of another person, often subservient or obsequious in manner.
5.
a device designed to be launched into orbit around the earth, another planet, the sun, etc.
adjective
6.
of, pertaining to, or constituting a satellite: the nation's new satellite program.
7.
using an earth-orbiting satellite to transmit communications signals; transmitted or broadcast by satellite: satellite radio and TV.
8.
subordinate to another authority, outside power, or the like: summoned to a conference of satellite nations.
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Satellites
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Origin:
1540–50; 1955–60 for def. 2; < Latin satellit- (stem of satelles) attendant, member of bodyguard or retinue
1540–50; 1955–60 for def. 2; < Latin satellit- (stem of satelles) attendant, member of bodyguard or retinue
Related forms
sat·el·lit·ed, adjective
Synonyms
4. follower, supporter, companion, associate; lackey, parasite, sycophant, toady, flunky.
4. follower, supporter, companion, associate; lackey, parasite, sycophant, toady, flunky.
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